Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has pinpointed the two major assets giving Arsenal an edge over rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool in this season’s Premier League title race.
Currently, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League table, leading second-placed Bournemouth by four points, while Man City and Liverpool are positioned further back in 5th and 7th, respectively.Shearer believes that Mikel Arteta’s squad possesses a significant advantage, citing their “set-piece threat and defensive record.”Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer stated, “The huge advantage Arsenal have over Liverpool, Man City, and whoever else thinks they can challenge is the defence and the set-pieces.”
He continued, emphasizing how these factors allow Arsenal to secure wins even when not performing at their best: “They are in the driving seat because of their ability to just win a game even when they are not playing well.”
“That is a result of the set-pieces and how good they are at the back, and that is why they have got such a clear lead at the top of the Premier League at the moment,” he concluded.Would you like me to rewrite this with a different focus, such as prioritizing the current league standings?